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An individual with a history of anxiety is in an OT group that meets twice a week. The client frequently interrupts the OTA during other OT groups in the same room that he is not a member of. What is the most effective approach for the OTA to use in this situation?

What therapeutic mode is the occupational therapy assistant using when they ask the client, “What would you like to work on in the session, interacting in the community or interacting with your family?”

___________ should be withheld from a patient 48 hours before and after the administration of contrast media.

An OTA is running a mental health group focused on stress management. The OTA notices Laura (one of the clients) expressing beliefs and feelings that are not necessarily based on facts. Based on this observation, what task role is Laura demonstrating?

The occupational therapy assistant is working with an adolescent who presents with intellectual disabilities and demonstrates problematic behavior in the community. The occupational therapy assistant is reinforcing positive behaviors using a reward system. Which of the following best describes the model of practice she is using?

A patient diagnosed with an anxiety disorder tells an OTA that they can’t go with their therapy group on a planned shopping trip because they feel fearful. The FIRST appropriate response for the OTA is to:

A OTA working in an acute psychiatric facility spends a portion of each day on documentation procedures. One of the most essential purposes of documentation is to:

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Tanner is attending an OTA mental health group session. The OTA notices Tanner fidgeting, telling jokes to people, and is overly excited to meet every member of the group. Based on the Zones of Regulation, what zone may Tanner identify?

The PRIMARY functions of an OTA leading a therapeutic group in the beginning stages of group development will be to: